Nigeria, Nov. 19 -- With Africa's participation in COP30 in Brazil, its financial institutions must not be left behind. Climate finance and resilience in Africa is critical now, given climate challenges in agriculture that makes more climate-resilient practices imperative. We also have the challenge of energy poverty and inclusive energy access that climate-smart technologies could solve within a broader energy mix and options. There is also the challenge of managing climate risks, including intertwining and cascading effects of climate change, migration and security, especially in West Africa. Agriculture and food security is inherently linked to security issues, banditry and the challenge of creating a conducive and peaceful environment...